Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.84, 585 and 307.38
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423.84, 585 and 307.38 is: 424.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423.84 : 585 = 307.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423.84/585 = 307.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423.84x = 585 × 307.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423.84x = 179,817.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,817.30/423.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424.26
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